Legal Opinion
United States v. Berg
United States Court of Military Appeals
Decided June 19, 1990No. 62,139; NMCM 87 3466PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*196 Opinion of the Court
COX, Judge:
The accused was tried by a general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of unpremeditated murder, in violation of Article 118, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 918. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, total forfeitures, reduction to pay grade E-l, and a dishonorable discharge. The convening authority approved the sentence.
The Court of Military Review set aside the findings and sentence, holding, inter alia, that the military judge erred when he instructed the members that they could find…
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3Cited by8 opinions
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